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Champagne makes a splash in summer sips

Published July 8, 2009 at 2:19 p.m.

For those who like to put a little pop in their cocktail, we've got an announcement: Champagne -- or any fizzy white, like Asti Spumante or Moscato d'Asti -- is the new mixer.

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Javino becomes Kafevino

Published July 7, 2009 at 1:32 p.m.

The Third Ward's soon-to-be-open bar, wine shop and café Javino is re-branding itself as Kafevino.

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Uncorked: A tribute to the American cocktail

Published July 3, 2009 at 4:08 p.m.

With Independence Day weekend approaching, it seems appropriate to highlight the alcoholic beverage so distinctly American -- the cocktail. We list some of the perennial classics, possible origins and their corresponding original recipes. If you are looking for some inspiration this weekend, try one of these libertarian libations.

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Flying Dog Beer Dinner at the Horse and Plow, Kohler, WI - July 16

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Published July 2, 2009 at 8:57 a.m.

Flying Dog Brewery will be the featured brewery of a beer dinner at the Horse & Plow in Kohler, Wisconsin on July 16th as part of their Beer Maker Dinner Series. VP of Sales Jim Lutz will be on hand to guide you through this unique dining experience. The Cuban-Style Pork paired with Double Dog [ ... ] ...

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Lake Country's tapping 177 "Audacious" beers

Published June 25, 2009 at 4:07 p.m.

The celebration boasts 177 beers in 57 styles from 93 breweries worldwide. Attendees will find local favorites from New Glarus, Ale Asylum and Capital Brewery as well as award-winning beers from regional and international breweries like Stone Brewing Co., Unibroue and Mikkeller.

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Uncorked: How do I learn more about wine?

Published June 20, 2009 at 4:14 p.m.

It's a common question. "I really like wine and want to learn more ... where do I start?" In this column, we talk to Katie Espinosa, sommelier and a manager at Mr. B's Bartolotta Steakhouse in Brookfield. In the span of a few years, she's gone from server to manager to sommelier and is on the brink of taking the advanced exam from the Court of Master Sommeliers.

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Madison Mallards - Madison, WI

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Published June 18, 2009 at 10:03 p.m.

The Deal: Like any savvy Wisconsin business, on Friday nights the Madison Mallards baseball team offers a fish fry. For $7 you get some unidentified fish, fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce. You'll find the fish fry in the concession stand right behind home plate. The stand is run by Chef David Boyer of Stoddard's Country Grove Market and Catering in Cottage Grove. As an aside, although I love Bravo's "Top Chef", I'm troubled by the use the "Chef" as an honorary title like "Judge", "Doctor" or

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Whiskey Bar revives the spirit of Jackson St. spot

Published June 17, 2009 at 4:21 p.m.

Mike Vitucci, whose family owns and operates the 75-year-old Vitucci's Cocktail Lounge at 1832 E. North Ave., is opening Whiskey Bar kiddy corner from Cathedral Square Park at 788 N. Jackson St. Whiskey Bar doesn't officially open until July, but Vitucci invited OnMilwaukee.com over for a preview tour of the spacious venue.